Glory Gears Colorado State Championship (Endurance House Qualifier)

Do you like bikes, supporting Colorado businesses, cycling advocacy non-profits and family friendly competition that can be enjoyed by all? Look no further than the Glory Gears Colorado State Championship! This event is the first of it's kind in the world!

The Glory Gears Colorado State Championship is an elimination tournament using the hit new cycling strategy board game "Glory Gears!" "Glory Gears" is an historically accurate game inspired by the Oscar Winning Movie 'Breaking Away' showcasing the Little 500 bike race at Indiana University and created by the Cutters Little 500 Champion Alex Bishop.

The event utilizes 24, 3 hour fun filled nights of prizes and refreshments at available qualifying bike shop locations and dates (Nov 1st -Nov 30th) across the state! The event will conclude with 1 final night at Blake St Tavern's Social Underground (Dec 6th @7pm) from the 24 bike shop champions to establish the state champion!

***REGISTER NOW! STARTING POSITIONS ARE BASED ON ORDER OF REGISTRATION! (Only 64 or less seats per qualifying night!) REGISTER NOW!***

*Participants will be competing for the biggest prize list all year in the state! Over $35,000 in total prizes and gifts!

Final 8 Cash Prizes- Up to a total $7000 cash purse will be awarded to the top 8 finalists of the championship! ($5 from each registration will go to amass this total cash purse. These 8 cash prizes will be calculated from the total purse with the following percentages: 1st- 30%, 2nd 25%, 3rd 15%, 4th 10%, 5th 5%, 6th 5%, 7th 5%, 8th 5%)

Consolation Final Night Prizes- (available to all participants, must be present to win during the final night)

HED Ardennes Gp road rim brake Wheelset ($700 value)

ROL Race Slr Road rim brake Wheelset ($700 value)

PACTIMO Cycling Clothing Gift Certs ($1000 value)

THRONE Supreme Lo Track Bike Frameset size 55cm ($350 Value)

RUDY PROJECT GIFT CERTS ($200-$1000)

Plus many other great prizes announced the final night ($1000 + value)

24 Bike Shop Qualifying Night Champ Prizes-

These prizes are comprised from our nearly 60 amazing Colorado partner businesses! Each 24 shops will have a different prize! Please look at all 24 shops eventbrite pages to see the list of their prizes. Plus special offers and gifts at each shop! (These will range from $400 to $800 value)

Every Registered Participant-

Each participant will receive a gift bag full of great gifts and special offers from our amazing list of Colorado Based Businesses at your qualifying host bike shop night of choice. (These are all valued at $60+!) Participants will also receive a raffle ticket to the consolation prizes the final night and if eliminated during a qualifying night will also receive a raffle ticket as a 2nd chance lottery entry the final night!

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING NIGHTS AND PRIZES (prizes in addition to each participant $60 gift bag!)
(Please register for your night/s or choice, see other eventbrite pages for individual night details)

GLORY GEARS COLORADO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CONTACT

What if I have specific questions and would like to contact Mind Melt Games about the event?

Please email Alex at mindmeltgames@gmail.com or via phone at 720-697-8337

PRIZE QUESTIONS

What prizes and gifts are guaranteed with my registration entry?

All participants will be guaranteed a 3hr fun filled night, with food, drinks, bike shop specials, and a gift bag valued at $60+ from great Colorado business at your bike shop of choice. Participants who were eliminated will also have a shot to be 1 of 8 lucky participants to be picked at a second chance entry during the final night to be state champion, as well as possibility to win one of many big consolation prizes! (must be present final night)

How many games must I win to win the Bike Shop Grand Prize and State Champion Grand Prize?

To win the Bike Shop Grand Prize and advance to the final night you must win 2 games. To win the entire State Championship and Grand Prize you must win only 4 games.

GAME PLAY QUESTIONS

What if I don't know how to play or have never played Glory Gears?

Each participant will recieve an email after registration with step by step tutorials. Participants and interested individuals can watch tutorials at www.mindmeltgames.com under the (how to/video page). Those seeking all the advantages they can get is it highly recommended you practice and watch the following instructional videos....... Also the Glory Gears "miss n out" format of the game for the tournament is very simple to learn. It will also be tought the night of the event as well for those who don't know how to play and or those who need a refresher of the rules. However, those who want maximum chances at victory please practice as much as possible, and watch the following videos...

Basic Movement Tutorial

Movement Through a Pack Tutorial

Pace Card Movement Tutorial

Rider Stamina Tutorial

First time players playing Miss N Out (Glory Gears Championship Race Format)

What if id like to play and practice racing before entering the championship?

All are welcome to free play game nights hosted at Blake St Tavern's board room, each wednesday at 7pm until 9pm Sept 13,20,27, and Oct 4,11,18, and 25th. Games may also be purchased at a local Glory Gears Retailer or online at www.mindmeltgames.com (look at retailer page for local retailers) or shop online.

What if there is a question during the championship on a specific play or movement?

There will be 1 or more race officials each night you may ask to answer any questions about play.

What if someone went out of order, someone accidentally miss counted or there was an illegal movement?

It is your responsiblity to watch the board for not only your rider but others. However, gameplay will be based on the honor system. If something was a mistake, table can agree and correct as needed. If further questions arise a race official will answer and fix any issues.

What if someone gets out of line, and uses inapproriate behavior?

The Glory Gears Colorado State Championship is a fun family friendly competitive event. Glory Gears can get very competitive at times especially with great prizes up for grabs. Please realize it is all in good fun. If inapproraite behavior is used participants may be asked to leave the tournament and forfiet their spot, and chances at the consolation prizes, and 2nd chance opportunity for the final.

How long is each game and how long can I expect to play?

Each game will take roughly 50-60 mins to establish a winner of each board or game. If eliminated, participants are welcome to open free play the rest of the night with other eliminated participants at the qualifying nights, as well as food, drink and shop specials.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT QUESTIONS

How is the starting positions established during the qualifying nights and the final?

Starting positions are based on order of registration! Do not hestiate! For example, with 8 tables, and 64 participants at most qualifying nights, the first 8 participants would start at pole position, 9 through 16 2nd, 17 through 24 3rd and so on. The final will be randomly picked from a raffle ticket drum.

What if we want to participate as a family?

If you have more then 2 people as a party/family members, we will do our best to make sure you each start from different tables to ensure fairness of moving to the finals.

What is the format and schedule for the qualifying and final nights?

Each night will be roughly 3 hours long. The qualifying nights will consist of 30 mins of food, drinks, socializing and bike shop announcements and offerings followed by the first round of game play (roughly an hour), brief intermission, the final round of gameplay, and finishing with awards and prizes. The final night will be similar but with consolation prizes and other unique prizes and special pro guests

GENERAL QUESTIONS

How many nights of this 25 event must I be available?

If you advance to the finals, you are only required to available for 2 days. Your qualifying night and the final. However, you are encouraged to attend the final night as you may will a consolation prize and or be picked to have a second chance entry at the consolation table to be the state champion!

Can I register for more than 1 qualifying night?

Yes, if participants want additional chances of advancing to the final they may register for multiple nights. However, if advance other registrations would be forfeit. For example, participant purchased 3 different qualifying night tickets. The 1st night, they were eliminated, 2nd night they were the champ and advance to the final. The 3rd night is now forfeit, unless they would like to give the ticket to a friend or family member. (if so please email mindmeltgames@gmail.com and inform asap)

What do I need to bring to the event?

Just yourself, photo ID and your savvy bicycle racing skills!

What if I am late to an event?

The first 30 mins is a built in buffer with food and drink, to allow extra time for those who are a bit late. However, if you can't make it, your entry would be forfeit, but your consolation raffle, and ticket to be picked for the final night 2nd chance entry to be state champion would still be valid.

What if I cant make the final and Im in it!?

Please email or call mindmeltgames@gmail or 7206978337 and please give the info of your replacement for the night no less then 7 days before the final! Failure to do so would result in another finalist from your qualifying shop to take your spot in the final!